Received my copy today and first impressions are favourable. Whilst it is a coffee table style book there is more to it than this - plenty of text along with some stunning photographs. I have not read it yet other than to glance at it and read occasional passages. What I have read so far strikes me favourably. There is no index though, which is rather frustrating, although it should be relatively easy to locate a topic from the chapter headings.
One thing I noticed from my restricted reading is that Charles Neal is not afraid to make judgements, which is as it should be. For instance, on the introduction of the 3.7 Ford Cyclone to the Roadster in 2012 he comments - "This engine changed the character of the car completely, from a "fast 4/4" back to a muscular beast like the Plus 8 of old". I just wonder how gen 1-3 Roadster owners will feel about that?
Unusually, the book starts with a detailed look at the new CX cars which looks as if it will be an interesting read. Interestingly, Charles writes that the new Plus Four "apes" the look of a traditional Morgan. A revealing comment. I wonder if it was intentional or just unfortunate word choice. Anyway, I agree with him.
I would say if you are on the fence about the book and not worried about the quite high price, its worth getting.
Last edited by Quicksilver; 04/07/22 04:40 PM.
